Bail for drunk drivers arrested in weekend blitz

Drunk drivers charged over the weekend during a multidisciplinary operation appeared in the Richards Bay Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

This follows their arrest on Saturday night in an operation conducted by the Road Traffic Inspectorate in Richards Bay, working with SAPS and uMhlathuze traffic officers.

The 12 accused facing charges of drinking and driving under the influence were released on bail on Sunday and came before court on Monday. The cases were postponed for various dates in November for blood results to be obtained by the state and for further investigation.

According to a statement issued by the transport department, the highest alcohol content reading was 1.46 mg/l, with the drivers arrested between the ages of 24 years and 48 years old.

KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma, who visited the team in action on Saturday night, saluted them for their committment to remove intoxicated, reckless and irresponsible drivers from the roads.

Three oldest drivers

• 45 years (0.57 mg/l)
• 47 years (0.70 mg/l)
• 48 years (0.69 mg/l)

Three youngest drivers

• 24 years (0.41 mg/l)
• 30 years (0.41 mg/l)
• 31 years (0.41 mg/l)